Aftermarket

Sentry Buys John Deere Insurance

November 22, 1999
• by Staff

Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company has finalized its purchase of the John Deere Insurance Group.

As part of the sale agreement John Deere insurance products, including commercial truck insurance, will be marketed under the Sentry Insurance name and the Captain John Parker trademark. The new company names will be Sentry Select Insurance Company for John Deere Insurance and Sentry Casualty Company for John Deere Casualty.

Approximately two years ago, several owners of independent repair shops — ones not affiliated with a specific manufacturer — felt the need to band together to form a group that would allow them to better promote their business interests while also providing a more consistent service experience for fleets.

In 2015, the aftermarket repair industry and truck and engine makers reached an agreement on the sharing of heavy-duty vehicle service information. While sometimes called Right to Repair, the issue was really a problem with access to the information needed to make certain repairs.